Cost of living in Bogotá, Colombia vs Worcester, South Africa
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| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is 28% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$26,070 (R 103) | R 69 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$17,992 (R 71) | R 40 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,633 (R 30) | R 32 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,936 (R 12) | R 10 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,421 (R 21) | R 14 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,890 (R 11) | R 10 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,336 (R 29) | R 34 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,594 (R 22) | R 12 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,297 (R 9) | R 14 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,142 (R 12) | R 19 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$44,070 (R 174) | R 49 | + 253% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,419 (R 17) | R 17 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,038 (R 8) | R 7 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is 24% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,961,330 (R 11,710) | R 6,086 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,556,150 (R 6,153) | R 6,000 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$235,436 (R 931) | R 1,270 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,908,940 (R 7,548) | R 1,835 | + 311% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$1,093,910 (R 4,326) | R 1,682 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$155,712 (R 616) | R 375 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$71,409 (R 282) | R 549 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,200,650 (R 4,748) | R 5,000 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$322,354 (R 1,275) | R 1,343 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$20,003 (R 79) | R 65 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$10,886 (R 43) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is 22% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$180,367 (R 713) | R 638 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$107,158 (R 424) | R 307 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$265,134 (R 1,048) | R 1,000 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$211,367 (R 836) | R 850 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 15% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$58,198,200 (R 230,129) | R 270,046 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,350 (R 9) | R 13 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$139,701 (R 552) | R 350 | + 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$23,528 (R 93) | R 69 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is about the same as in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$14,991 (R 59) | R 150 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$15,892 (R 63) | R 120 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$93,137 (R 368) | R 350 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$17,959 (R 71) | R 59 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$13,673 (R 54) | R 29 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$17,119 (R 68) | R 54 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,578 (R 26) | R 26 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,968 (R 20) | R 17 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$25,496 (R 101) | R 73 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is about the same as in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$38,291 (R 151) | R 275 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$25,800 (R 102) | R 109 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$96,026 (R 380) | R 650 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$101,824 (R 403) | R 348 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$24,777 (R 98) | R 45 | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$8,064 (R 32) | R 19 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,597 (R 14) | R 14 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,770,630 (R 7,001) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$248 (R 0.98) | R 1.40 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$138,966 (R 550) | R 345 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,808 (R 31) | R 33 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,855 prices entered by 437 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bogotá (Colombia) is 16% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa)
For example, you would need at least R 22,117 (COL$5,593,364) in Bogotá to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R 19,000 in Worcester.
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